Add 42/36 and 1/40
1st number: 1 6/36, 2nd number: 1/40
42/36 + 1/40 is 143/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 10 = 360,
42/36 = 42 × 10/36 × 10 = 420/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
1/40 = 1 × 9/40 × 9 = 9/360 - Add the two like fractions:
420/360 + 9/360 = 420 + 9/360 = 429/360 - 429/360 simplified gives 143/120
- So, 42/36 + 1/40 = 143/120
In mixed form: 123/120
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